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title: "Exclusive: Pundit dismisses Bentaleb to Burnley links"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/exclusive-pundit-cant-see-bentaleb-at-burnley-transfer-rumours-e97/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Aaron Hindhaugh"
section: "Burnley"
published: "2021-04-27T16:01:01Z"
modified: "2021-04-27T16:01:01Z"
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# Exclusive: Pundit dismisses Bentaleb to Burnley links

**In an exclusive interview with [The Transfer Tavern](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/), Steve Howey, who made [278 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/steve-howey/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/3138) during his career, admits he can’t see former Newcastle United loanee Nabil Bentaleb joining Burnley this summer.**

Bentaleb is set to be a free agent this summer after a troublesome few years in Germany, and Burnley have been [linked](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/14721908/burnley-preparing-free-summer-transfer-for-tottenham-flop-nabil-bentaleb-after-he-is-relegated-with-schalke/) with a move for the midfielder who also used to play for Tottenham Hotspur.

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The Algerian was on loan with the Magpies for the second half of last season but [failed to impress the fans](https://www.footballfancast.com/premier-league/newcastle-united/bentaleb-magpies-bruce-gunners-arteta-fans-react) or Steve Bruce, which saw him return to Schalke, and he has been part of the side which has been relegated to 2. Bundesliga for the [first time in 30 years.](https://www.dw.com/en/bundesliga-schalke-relegated-for-first-time-in-30-years/a-57270976)

Speaking on what the chances are of Burnley signing Bentaleb and what other than his ability on the pitch may put off Sean Dyche, Howey spoke exclusively to **The Transfer Tavern**:

*“Well, I can’t see Sean Dyche putting up with him to be quite honest and I wouldn’t be entertaining him myself if I’m being brutally honest.*

*“He has got ability but it must be so frustrating for managers when they know certain players have got ability but they just aren’t performing week-in-week-out.”*

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Dyche will be looking to add more strength in depth to a relatively thin Burnley squad, especially if Josh Brownhill is to leave as he has been [linked](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-west-ham-villa-scouting-impressive-burnley-midfielder) with a move to Wolves.

Burnley’s resounding 4-0 away win against Wolves has all but guaranteed their safety in the Premier League for yet another season.